Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . the best of all varieties lately introduced :it promises to be a standard. Origin, a seedling of Widdifield by John F. Beaver, ofOhio. Plant, is a strong and stocky grower, sending out plentyof strong runners that root easily ; very healthy ; darkfoliage. Frctit, is large ; bright color with gold seeds ;fine in appearance ; smooth and regular in shape. Flesh, is pink at outside and white in centre ; solid andvery firm and of best quality. S. RUBY. (Perfect blossom.) This gives promise of taking a first place in many places, it has been a
Ontario Sessional Papers, 1898-99, . the best of all varieties lately introduced :it promises to be a standard. Origin, a seedling of Widdifield by John F. Beaver, ofOhio. Plant, is a strong and stocky grower, sending out plentyof strong runners that root easily ; very healthy ; darkfoliage. Frctit, is large ; bright color with gold seeds ;fine in appearance ; smooth and regular in shape. Flesh, is pink at outside and white in centre ; solid andvery firm and of best quality. S. RUBY. (Perfect blossom.) This gives promise of taking a first place in many places, it has been an improvement on theBubach. Origin, this sort is thought to be a seedling of Crescent andSharpless by Mr. Riehl, of Illinois. Plant, is a strong vigorous grower ; under some conditionsit rusts some but it makes plenty of plants and productive. Fruit, is large and plenty [of it ; crimson in color ; quiteregular in shape. Flesh, is red in color, firm and best quality. Season, mid-season. Adaptation, good reports come of it from many places. 87. Ruby. 62 Victoria. Sessional Papers (No 21). A. 18^9 RIDGEWAY.
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